2007 Honda Jazz vs. 1969 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2007 Honda Jazz is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 2,618 cc, 1969 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Luce (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 205 kg more than 2007 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mazda Luce (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Jazz | 1969 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Jazz | Luce |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1337 cc | 2618 cc |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |
